audacity
noun
au·dac·i·ty
ȯ-ˈda-sə-tē 
plural audacities
1
: the quality or state of being audacious: such as
a
: intrepid boldness
knights admired for their audacity
b
: bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints
had the audacity to defy his boss
2
: an audacious act
—usually used in plural
Her worst audacities did not seem to surprise him.—
Edith Wharton
Edith WhartonExamples of audacity in a Sentence
I could not believe their audacity.
He had the audacity to suggest that it was all my fault.
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They are fueled by audacity, resilience, and an ability to pivot in the face of failure.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Oprah’s faithful multitudes still haven’t accepted its avant-garde characterizations, visionary audacity, and historical complexity — a refusal that foreshadowed a devastating personal and cultural decline.
—Armond White, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
Gaga’s natal Venus is at the heart of her unapologetic approach to love, fame and self-expression, fueling her audacity, adventure and fierce originality.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Meli's alternative—audacity—emphasizes the courage to take risks without the pressure of a specific outcome.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Paul Klein, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Oprah’s faithful multitudes still haven’t accepted its avant-garde characterizations, visionary audacity, and historical complexity — a refusal that foreshadowed a devastating personal and cultural decline.
—Armond White, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
Gaga’s natal Venus is at the heart of her unapologetic approach to love, fame and self-expression, fueling her audacity, adventure and fierce originality.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Meli's alternative—audacity—emphasizes the courage to take risks without the pressure of a specific outcome.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for audacity
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“Audacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audacity. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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